Clinical Effects

Clinical Effects

In contrast to externally applied, mechanical forms of therapy, (e.g. vibration), the therapy effect of DEEP OSCILLATION® takes place in the tissue itself and works through the entire depth of the tissue layers (skin, connective tissue, subcutaneous fat, muscles, blood and lymph vessels)

This causes DEEP OSCILLATION® to be especially gentle and makes it an unmatched treatment alternative for fresh trauma, postoperative, for acute pain and in the area of open wounds. Proof was established in representative studies of the following significant effects of DEEP OSCILLATION®:

Encouraging wounds to heal

DEEP OSCILLATION® helps in speeding up and improving wound healing processes. Through the oedema-reducing and anti inflammatory effect, the local metabolic elimination and alimentation is improved in all tissue layers, whereby tissue regeneration and wound closure are encouraged on many levels. This is documented by the significant improvement in planimetric and biochemical parameters of the wound healing.

Pain Reduction

DEEP OSCILLATION® alleviates pain by reallocating and flushing out pain transmitting and mediating substances. It suppresses inflammation and oedema induced pain by restricting pro inflammatory cell movement to the damaged area, by reducing the inflammatory mediator release, and by oedema reduction.

Mobilzation

In chronic pain syndromes and posttraumatic conditions reduced mobility often is caused by constricted microcirculation due to increased tone of the muscles encasing capillary vessels. DEEP OSCILLATION® is muscle relaxing, enables optimal metabolism and normalizing of defective nerve function. As a measurable sign range of movement can be obtained or even increased.

Anti Inflammatory

DEEP OSCILLATION® suppresses acute and chronic inflammation by restricting pro-inflammatory cell movement to the damaged area, by reducing the inflammatory mediator release, and by inhibiting water and protein leakage from the blood and lymph vessels.

Oedema and Fibrosis Reduction

On the level of the interstitium, DEEP OSCILLATION® causes a »Shuffling« of the basic substance, thus promoting the removal of interstitial fluid as well as content material. Interstitial septa and fissures are kept open by the mechanical activation, which helps interstitial drainage. This significantly reduces both local oedema and aseptic inflammation. Proof was also established of a significant reduction in swellings in the area of the wound, due to the treatment. In chronic conditions the treatment helps to disperse fibrosis and to diminish hardening of the tissue.

Cellulite Treatment: Oedema Reduction

DEEP OSCILLATION® positively affects all cellular and molecular mechanisms of cellulite. It improves blood and lymph flow in the deep skin and subcutaneous layers, diminishes inflammation and oedema The girth of thighs and posterior decreases.

DEEP OSCILLATION® disrupts or prevents the formation of rough fibrous septae and reduces the sensitivity of skin cells to oestrogen hormones. This provides effective treatment of cellulite in 80 % of women. Skin elasticity increases, and fibrosis is reduced.

Clinical effects

The athermal mechanical mode of action of deep oscillation can induce the following clinically documented effects in treated tissue:

Strong pain-alleviating potential. This applies to acute traumatic as well as to chronic pain conditions [2-11].

Anti-inflammatory effect [12, 13].

Prevention and reduction of secondary and primary lymphoedema, as well as reduction of oedema in lipoedema [2, 4, 6, 14-17].

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Stroke RehabilitationIn brain stroke rehabilitation, Deep Oscillation, which is well tolerated by the patient, fits well into a treatment protocol. It is used for gentle and effective lymphatic drainage, especially for the head and to normalise and decrease muscular tone and spasms, improve range of motion and sensitivity, as well as for trophicity improvement in hemiplegic areas.

Respiratory DisordersIn the treatment of respiratory conditions, DEEP OSCILLATION® is applied gently to the entire thorax, for the first part of the treatment session with effleurage stroking of the fingertips, followed by slow effleurage stroking of both hands. The hand held applicators provide the opportunity for daily self management.

Lipoedema (Lipedema)PhysioPod are delighted to have received testimonials from therapists and self managing patients - here are just a sample of them…

Lipoedema (Lipedema)What is Lipoedema? Lipoedema (NOT Lymphoedema) is a chronic, hereditary and genetic disorder of the adipose tissue (or body fat) which can be both disfiguring and painful. It predominantly affects women (although men can also suffer) from the age of puberty and beyond. Sufferers may have a normal slim (upper) body shape but a much larger disproportionate lower body below the waist without changes made to diet or exercise regime, in some cases, upper arms are effected too. As Lipoedema progresses, additional, expanding fat cells interfere with the pathways of lymphatic vessels and sufferers can develop secondary Lymphoedema and it then becomes known as Lipo-Lymphoedema. The effects of Lipoedema on the patient can also cause great psychological distress for the sufferer. It is very important for people with lipoedema to eat a healthy diet and follow a programme of low impact exercises such as swimming, walking or cycling.

Veterinary Electrotherapy ProductsPhysioPod UK Ltd are the Exclusive UK & Republic of Ireland distributors for the full range of PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG high quality devices, designed for traditional and innovative physical therapy for veterinary medicine. Please contact PhysioPod™ UK Ltd for brochures and full quote for delivery of these devices within the UK and Ireland.

OsteopathyThe unique, non-invasive, non-traumatic qualities of DEEP OSCILLATION® have now spread into yet another Field of Application, Osteopathy integrating DEEP OSCILLATION® with Osteopathic techniques.

General Surgery Pre/PostNever in the history of surgery aftercare has there been a therapy that could be applied Day One post surgically to help expediate the natural healing process. DEEP OSCILLATION® has made a positive and welcome change to surgical aftercare protocols. With DEEP OSCILLATION®, swellings and oedemas can be relieved pre- and postoperatively considerably faster than with conventional therapies. Because it can be used at an extremely early stage, wound healing processes are stimulated and accelerated, local inflammation is inhibited and pain is significantly reduced over a sustained period. Scar quality is improved. It is an ideal conjunct to routine surgery aftercare, e.g. in oncology,neurology and traumatology. Due to its gentle effect it is used as a first line therapy for conditions after e.g. transplantation, mastectomia, caesarean section, osteosynthesis, endoprosthesis

ChiropracticFor several years DEEP OSCILLATION® has been used successfully in the United States pre and post chiropractic manipulations and adjustments. With thanks to Physiomed North America we are able to see the difference it has made to two leading chiropractors and their work. Now DEEP OSCILLATION® has arrived in the UK/Ireland, intrigued Chiropractors want to know more...

Fibromyalgia22.05.2010: The results of this study suggest that a treatment series with DEEP OSCILLATION® massage has a longlasting effect on symptoms of Fibromyalgia, pain and quality of life. As it was well tolerated, it may be a useful and safe tool for the symptomatic treatment of FMS. The DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal SPORTS now enables self treatment in the comfort of one's home.

UlcersMany therapists using DEEP OSCILLATION® are now using it as a treatment for ulcers with very effective results, Christine Talbot, SRN, MLD Practitioner and Lymphoedema Therapist has provided PhysioPod™ UK Ltd with the following Case Study and pictures. For a ZIP file of this case study with more pictures contact PhysioPod™ UK Ltd

BurnsDEEP OSCILLATION® can be applied as treatment to the wounded area or it's immediate surroundings. There is a visible improvement of decongestion and supply, enhancing a dynamic wound healing.

Sports & OccupationalThe Sporting elite of the UK and Ireland were oblivious to the benefits of DEEP OSCILLATION® for the immediate treatment of injuries and day one post operative healing. In 2007 Carl Froch, WBC Super Middleweight title holder put the therapy firmly on the map and nobody was arguing with him! Since his endorsement, many have followed his lead, with professional footballers, golfers (the legendary Eammon Darcy included) and their physiotherapists talking excitedly about this new effective approach which meant they could now intensify the effects of their techniques and apply immediately after injury.

Lymphoedema PhysioPod™ UK Ltd set out to help sufferers back in 2006 when they first became exclusive distributors for DEEP OSCILLATION® in the UK and Republic of Ireland. They are delighted to have received so many testimonials from therapists, their patients and patients self treating - here are just a sample of them...

Occupational Injury and ConditionsFrom acute to chronic, occupational injuries and conditions stop people enjoying life to the full, DEEP OSCILLATION® has helped many regain mobility and reduce their pain, here we can see in which areas it has helped. PhysioPod™ UK Ltd wish to thank all contributors..

Sports InjuriesIn the elite sporting world an injured athlete is a liability and getting them back in play is a priority. DEEP OSCILLATION® enables early treatment of sporting injuries without having to wait for the swelling to reduce, DEEP OSCILLATION® actively reduces the swelling. The full depth of tissue layers are penetrated boosting the natural healing process by 50%...

Surgery: Pre & Post CareSwellings, Pain, and Bruising are significantly reduced allowing a 50% reduction in recovery times after surgery, the following testimonials explore the reality of DEEP OSCILLATION® applied from an early stage and how it can provide very effective results.

Equine & Canine The following testimonials have been provided by experienced therapists in the Equine & Canine world and from the owners of the animals they have treated with DEEP OSCILLATION®

Aesthetic Surgery Pre/PostDEEP OSCILLATION® can be applied from the first day post operative which means patients can rehabilitate in a far quicker timescale than has previously been possible. Bruising, swelling and pain reduce as the daily treatment works on shuffling and transporting the excess inflammatory matter (in evidence after surgery) to the lymph system for removal. Once the area is drained, it is able to regenerate

Lymphoedema and Chronic OedemaPhysioPod® UK Limited and DEEP OSCILLATION®, where appropriate for the treatment and maintenance of Lymphoedema and Chronic Oedema, including self-management.

Equine & CanineIn 2006, shortly after PhysioPod took on exclusive UK/Ireland distribution for DEEP OSCILLATION Mary Fickling began email exchange with Bodo Wisst, the former German Physiotherapist to the Peruvian Taekwondo National Team. Bodo had, for the last two years managed to successfully replicate the success he achieved with humans using DEEP OSCILLATION® in the Equine World.

ChiropracticFor several years DEEP OSCILLATION® has been used successfully in the United States pre and post chiropractic manipulations and adjustments. With thanks to Physiomed North America we are able to see the difference it has made to four leading chiropractors and their work.

Complementary TherapyMost of us view massage as a luxurious treat that we get on "away days" or holidays but in reality, the benefits of regular massages are fundamental to our long-term physical and mental well-being. When a general body massage is combined with DEEP OSCILLATION®, the body becomes completely and deeply relaxed within a relatively short period of treatment time (10-15 mins).

DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal AESTHETICSThe DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal unit combined with AESTHETICS chip card has two main areas of application. The device can be used first day post-operatively for highly effective reduction of swelling and scarring. DEEP OSCILLATION® can also also be used therapeutically for non-surgical enhancement.

EventsExhibitions and Events held both by PhysioPod® UK Limited and by the therapists using DEEP OSCILLATION in the UK and Ireland.

DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal SPORTSFor traumatic injuries and damage from overstraining, DEEP OSCILLATION® Personal has an anti-inflammatory and oedema-reducing effect. Areas relieved of pain are are stimulated into self-mobilization and thus an earlier return to active forms of therapy and training are enabled.

ProductsThe full range of products and accessories supplied by PhysioPod™ UK Ltd

DEEP OSCILLATION® HIVAMAT® 200When applying DEEP OSCILLATION® the tissue will be thoroughly "kneaded" by mechanical force. This effect will not even be reduced when applying minimal external pressure thus enabling the application e.g. in cases of acute traumata or pains, or in the vicinity of open wounds.

TestimonialsThe following are genuine testimonials compiled from therapist reports, professional references and patients who have 'self-treated' :